Day Man Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Hell, even making a hockey stop has proven to cause brain damage in players and refs. ummm...how? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getzen2 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 ummm...how? Research into the causes of CTE point to the skaters stopping from 25-30mph causing minor brain trauma that can add up over time. My use of "proven" may be premature, but research is finding CTE in more and more athletes that recorded few to no concussions in their career. It's scary because the players of the 60's 70's and 80's (when pro sports started getting faster and more violent) are showing a lot of symptoms (memory loss, dementia) at a really early age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Claude Giroux. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrndPndr Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Are you watching the correct hit? Here is the NHL video: bit.ly/JmRvse As you can see, When Hossa turned, he had the puck poked out. More than 2 seconds later, with Torres still turning into Hossa and trying to get a one handed poke at the puck, Torres makes the hit. Obviously Torres can't get the hint as there are 5 other examples where the league told him he's wrong with fines and suspensions for similar hits. Look up CTE (Chronic traumatic encephalopathy) and you'll see why they want to outlaw these types of hits. Hell, even making a hockey stop has proven to cause brain damage in players and refs. If you want to see players (even high school players) healthy after their playing days are over, you'd see this in a different light. From, an on-ice offical's (Referee) viewpoint: While I am too old (and too awful) to skate at the NHL level (the "Show" as we call it), they still let me do college level games. We still see this stuff, but both the NCAA and NHL have had an emphasis on penalizing hits to the head, the last few years. IMHO, there's no reason to allow hits like this one. This is an excellent video hosted by Brendan Shanahan. Aside from the rule violations, it is clear the player has a history of hits to the head. A shame the on-ice official didn't have a better look at it. FM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaJu Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Aside from the rule violations, it is clear the player has a history of hits to the head. And this is why he got a huge suspension. Wasn't just the hit itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Enough about "the hit" already. You guys are like a bunch of hockey moms. It is over. There's still a lot of hockey left. Move on or start a new thread about this hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masshole Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 This Canucks game is insane. Awesome goaltending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaJu Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 You spoke too soon. How long until the Sedins get traded elsewhere (a la Bourque or Hasek) to a team that doesn't choke every year during the playoffs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getzen2 Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 I wish they would show the games on real TV channels (aka ones I can get while TDY)...I hate internet radio delay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afnav Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 A lot of people are losing money in Vegas with this playoff season. A Boston-Philly conference final seems to be a strong possibility. The west is wide open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masshole Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck. Anyways, I think it is time Brendan Shanahan found a new job. He sucks at this one. I am fairly certain it is an NHL by-law that if you kick someone with your skate, you get a two-game suspension. The worst Michalek gets is an indirect warning for it. Shanahan came down on Torres hard and rightfully so, but he is generally inconsistent with fines and suspensions. New exec! I wish they would show the games on real TV channels (aka ones I can get while TDY)...I hate internet radio delay! Like if ESPN showed it? That would be nice, but the only way that is happening is if Brett Favre or Tim Tebow put on skates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazlo Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I wish they would show the games on real TV channels (aka ones I can get while TDY)...I hate internet radio delay! Have you tried vipbox.tv? My tv crapped itself, and I found out you can watch hockey (and pretty much every other sport) on there. Go Blues! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getzen2 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Have you tried vipbox.tv? My tv crapped itself, and I found out you can watch hockey (and pretty much every other sport) on there. Go Blues! that works well if you also have decent internet...like the AF would provide that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsplayr Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Caps FTW, suck on it Boston, enjoy the taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Caps FTW, suck on it Boston, enjoy the taste. Nice. Did you let your 12 year old have access to your computer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaJu Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Great Devils/Panthers game last night, only wish the outcome was different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masshole Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 (edited) Caps FTW, suck on it Boston, enjoy the taste. It was a tough series and the Capitals deserved it. You will taste it soon enough. Biotch. Great Devils/Panthers game last night, only wish the outcome was different. Side bar: how do you feel about the Tannehill pick? Edited April 28, 2012 by Masshole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaJu Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Side bar: how do you feel about the Tannehill pick? OK with it, though not sure if the Fins need to add yet another QB to the carousel (realizing I wouldn't have said the same if they ended up with Luck or RG3). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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